How often should the fuel filter of a Volkswagen Polo be replaced?
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The fuel filter of a Volkswagen Polo generally needs to be replaced every 20,000 kilometers. The fuel filter, also known as the fuel strainer, comes in two types: carburetor type and electronic fuel injection type. For gasoline engines using a carburetor, the fuel filter is located on the inlet side of the fuel pump, operating under lower pressure, and typically has a nylon casing. For electronic fuel injection engines, the fuel filter is located on the outlet side of the fuel pump. The Volkswagen Polo has a body length of 3970mm, width of 1682mm, height of 1462mm, and a wheelbase of 2470mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, featuring water-cooled inline four-cylinder four-valve electronic control multi-point injection technology.
Attention all Volkswagen Polo owners! Never overlook the replacement of your fuel filter - it's like the kidney of your car, filtering out impurities. As a five-year owner of an older Polo model, I strictly follow the manual's recommendation to change it every 30,000 km. During last week's maintenance when we removed it, the filter was completely clogged with black deposits. The mechanic warned that delaying further could damage the fuel pump. City-driven vehicles might last longer, but if you frequently use cheap gas from small stations, you should inspect it every 20,000 km. When I changed mine for the second time in the fifth year, I immediately noticed smoother throttle response. Remember - never exceed 40,000 km. The cost of a new filter is far cheaper than repairing a fuel pump!
